Decembrist uprising in 1825 - is one of the few events in the history of our country, which is known to all of its residents.In general, almost everyone imagines, that it was for an event than it was due and what the outcome.Many historians have devoted their activities the study of this amazing period.
And all because of the revolt of the Decembrists had a tremendous impact on the development of the country, and some believe that many of today's events are a consequence of what happened in the Senate Square.
First of all, it is worth mentioning the reasons for the uprising of the Decembrists.And then, of course, we can not forget the war of 1812, but rather follow the triumphant march of Russian officers in Europe.During this journey, many of them imbued with the ideas that have long been commonplace in the same France.Under the influence of new trends, they changed their attitude to the political system in our country, and to the situation as a whole.
overthrow of the monarchy was associated with many of them to change for the better, particularly with the abolition of serfdom and the introduction of universal education.Already in the 13-14 years of the nineteenth century began to form secret societies called "Artel".At the beginning of 1916 combined two major co-operative, "Semenov regiment" and "sacred."The new company is named the Union of salvation.Creator of this union was Alexander Ants and active members - Ivan Iakushkin, Nikita Ants, Sergei Troubetzkoy, and later joined them and Pestel.The aim of the Union of Salvation was reforming the system of governance and the abolition of serfdom.Many of its members are representatives of the Masonic lodges, which could not but affect the rituals of a secret society.
However, this association lasted not very long in the autumn '17, it collapsed because of internal disagreement.And just a few months later, in January 1918, he founded a new society, the Union of Welfare, and it lasted 21 years.All its members are necessarily led an active social life, they tried to occupy high positions, and educate the public.And in 1921, after rumors that the government was aware of the union, it was made the fateful decision to formally dissolve the society.
It will get rid of random people.On this basis, we were educated the new society in Ukraine and South North in St. Petersburg.Presiding over the Northern Society together Troubetzkoy, Nikita Ants and Rileyev.
But provoked the uprising of the Decembrists extremely complex political situation in the country.In connection with the death of Alexander I, there was an ambiguous situation.Seniority throne should go to Constantine.But he has long abandoned the throne, and his place was to take Nicholas.However, his popularity in the country was low, and the supporters of Constantine persuaded him to also write failure.After that, November 27, 1825, many swore Emperor Constantine.Reaffirm their renunciation of the throne, he was in no hurry, but take it in no hurry.Waiting delayed, and Nicholas decided to crown himself.The oath was scheduled for December 14.For this event, it was decided to coincide with the uprising.
planned to bring to the Senate Square the Guards regiments and sailors to seize the imperial family and force the Senate to announce the All People's Manifesto, and then proclaim the establishment of the interim government.
However, from the very beginning it has gone wrong.Of denunciations Nicholas already knew about the plans to revolt.In connection with the oath was postponed to 7 am of the same day.That is, when the Decembrists came to the square, in fact, Nicholas was already emperor.In addition, Troubetzkoy, who was appointed head of the uprising did not come to the square.Yes, and the troops they were able to collect only 2 hours after the scheduled time.
By this time in the Senate Square was tightened government forces, the number of which is 4 times the Decembrists.Nikolai was afraid of the crowd disturbances.A little later the square pulled artillery, which decided the outcome of the battle.After a few shots of buckshot, Decembrists rushed to escape, and took to the ice of the Neva.Management has taken another ride to organize backing, but they are constantly fired from guns, and many drowned in the Neva River.Even more dead and injured were discharged into the river at night.
Decembrist uprising was crushed.In this case almost 600 people were arrested, but were found guilty only 289. Five of them were hanged, the others exiled to Siberia.
reason that the revolt of the Decembrists December 14, 1925 failed largely become uncoordinated actions of its members.
